The Last Great Cloud Transformation

Smart Bot Defense: Blocking Threats, Not Traffic - The Last Great Cloud Transformation EP11

Malicious bots threaten websites through attacks like credential stuffing and DDoS, yet blocking them without disrupting essential bots is a challenge. As AI-powered bots grow more sophisticated, legacy solutions often fail. In this episode hosts Alan Shimel and Mitch Ashley are joined by Anne Ahola Ward (CircleClick) and Michael Tremante (Cloudflare) to teach us how a cloud-based approach can stop bad bots while ensuring legitimate traffic flows smoothly.

Securing the API Economy - The Last Great Cloud Transformation EP10

APIs are driving innovation by enabling seamless integration of cloud services, generative AI, and new digital capabilities—but they’re also expanding the enterprise attack surface. From zero-day exploits to authentication abuse, API security is now a critical concern as breaches can lead to data exposure and fraud. In this episode of The Last Great Cloud Transformation, hosts Alan Shimel and Mitch Ashley are joined by Cloudflare expert Saikrishna Chavali to discuss the biggest threats to APIs, the limitations of traditional security measures, and how a unified cloud platform can help organizations protect their APIs without adding complexity. Tune in to learn how to secure your API strategy while continuing to innovate.

Designing a Digital-Native Strategy - The Last Great Cloud Transformation EP9

Digital-native businesses—those built for the digital age—enjoy a competitive edge, operating with greater agility, efficiency, and security than many traditional organizations. Their ability to seamlessly integrate digital operations and cloud-based security enables them to innovate rapidly while protecting against evolving cyber threats. But what holds other businesses back from embracing a digital-native approach? In this episode of The Last Great Cloud Transformation series, hosts Alan Shimel and Mitch Ashley are joined by David Liu (Cloudflare) and Lisa Martin (Futurum) to explore the benefits of digital-native strategies, the challenges organizations face in their journey to digital maturity, and key insights for optimizing cloud transformation.

Modernizing Public Sector IT: Balancing Innovation, Security and Compliance - The Last Great Cloud Transformation EP8

Public sector organizations have made significant strides in technology modernization, embracing cloud environments, SaaS applications, and advanced security tools to enhance reliability and security. However, they now face the challenge of balancing innovation with strict regulatory compliance, hybrid workforce support, and evolving cybersecurity threats. In this episode of The Last Great Cloud Transformation series, host Mitch Ashley is joined by Matt Schneider (Cloudflare) and Dan Kent (Cloudflare) to explore the current state of IT modernization, key obstacles that could hinder progress, and the top priorities that can drive the greatest impact. Tune in to gain insights on how your organization can stay ahead in an increasingly complex digital landscape.

Safeguarding Innovation by Strengthening External Security - The Last Great Cloud Transformation EP7

Organizations face a rising tide of external security threats targeting web apps, APIs and networks critical to business operations. The growing complexity of applications—driven by third-party integrations and generative AI—has expanded the attack surface, while traditional security approaches, like blocking known threats, fail to detect API-specific attacks. Relying on multiple point solutions often introduces management complexity and leaves gaps in protection. In this episode of The Last Great Cloud Transformation series, explore the challenges of safeguarding innovation and learn how to modernize external security to protect your assets and drive innovation.